The Direct Conversion of Light into Continuous Mechanical Energy by Photoreversible Self??Assembly: A Prototype of a Light??Powered Engine

S Masiero, S Lena, S Pieraccini…

Index: Masiero, Stefano; Lena, Stefano; Pieraccini, Silvia; Spada, Gian Piero Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 2008 , vol. 47, # 17 p. 3184 - 3187

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Abstract

There is general agreement on the need for alternative sources of energy owing to the continuous growth in the consumption and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves.[1] In this context the production of clean energy from renewable sources is particularly attractive. Several forms of renewable energy are available, and most of them originate more or less directly from the sun.[2, 3] Solar energy conversion systems fall into three categories [4] ...